Neutra-Schoenberg
The Josef von Sternberg House, now destroyed. The Austrian-born architect Richard Neutra, whom I write about in this week's issue...
Music
Atlanta arts venues scramble to start the fall season and keep their patrons safe
Go take in a movie at the Plaza Theatre and you can now purchase a BinaxNOW Covid-19 test for $15....
‘Endgame’ returns to St George’s Bristol
James Lisney’s ‘Endgame’ project, a series of concerts focussing on the late piano music of Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert and Chopin...
#067: Five Productivity Hacks for Music Teachers
Do you think of things on your commute you need to add to your to do list, but can't write...
Neutra + notes
Vanishing Act. The New Yorker, Sept. 27, 2021. As the pandemic wore on, I was casting around for a project...
Carnival of the Animals Ballet in the Park
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Case Study: Giving Voice to Middle School Choir Students
The junior high years can be an awkward period. That’s why promoting self-esteem and self-discovery have become major components of...
Neutra
Vanishing Act. The New Yorker, Sept. 27, 2021. As the pandemic wore on, I was casting around for a project...
New Site for Free Piano Music
For years, IMSLP has been my go-to for free piano music in the public domain. But when I was compiling...
The Week’s Events – September 21 to September 26
OAKHURST – There’s lots happening in Madera County this week from yoga to art to music and everything in between....
88 days of musical adventures: #UriPosteJukebox
The Jukebox Album – Tom Poster (piano) and Elean Urioste (violin) Few of us believed the 2020 lockdown would go...
4 New Instruments to Try
I’ve always loved playing instruments that are new (to me) and outside of my comfort zone. It’s a natural interest,...
Having Difficulty Turning Off the Worries? Here Are the Strategies That Research Suggests May Work Best.
Subscribe to the weekly “audio edition” via iTunes Have you ever gotten a few days away from a recital or...
Case Study: Shifting a Program’s Culture
“Band is family” rings true for many marching arts participants across the country. But making the cultural paradigm a reality...
Portal to Another World: A Role-Playing Game Enhances Beginning Violin Lessons
There is nothing quite like creating a role-playing game (RPG) for a multi-modal elementary violin classroom. I did it and...
Making the Switch: Flute to French Horn
Unlike woodwinds and trumpets, French horns and other medium to low brass instruments are not popular with middle school and...
What to do, see and hear: Ghost tours, African dance, Music Midtown and more
THEATER If you’re tired of getting “ghosted” (to use a current colloquial term) but like ghosts, Aurora Theatre’s Lawrenceville Ghost...
Top 10 Things to Do This Fall in Hamilton County, Indiana
Fall is one of the best times of year to explore what Hamilton County has to offer, just north of...
Favorite Rote Repertoire Pieces for Piano
As I mentioned earlier this week, I’ve been compiling a notebook of Favorite Rote Repertoire pieces for piano. A while...
Activities and games to teach melody in elementary music
Activities and games to teach melody in elementary music - Mrs. Miracle's Music Room This website uses cookies to improve...
Organizing Rote Repertoire for Piano
Many years ago I taught a young boy who loved music, but struggled learning to read it at even a...